Outdoor Swimming

 

Find the perfect lake, river, waterfall, outdoor pool or beach for your next swim.

From the tranquil surfaces of mountain lakes and meandering rivers to the dramatic coastal seascapes and hidden waterfalls, our island offers an incredible variety of natural swimming environments.

  • 🌊 Sea Swimming: Feel the power of the Wild Atlantic or the Irish Sea
  • 🏞️ Lake Swimming: Explore tranquil mountain waters
  • 🏊 River Swimming: Navigate historic waterways
  • 💦 Waterfall Pools: Discover hidden aquatic gems
  • 🏡 Outdoor Pools: Enjoy swimming in a safer environment
  • 🍀Nudist Swims: Bare all, away from the public

Whether you’re seeking the wild embrace of the Atlantic, the calm reflections of an inland lake, the gentle flow of a river, or the adventurous challenge of a secluded waterfall pool, Ireland’s water bodies provide unique and memorable swimming experiences.

There’s a swimming experience for every adventurer.


Safety, respect for nature, and appreciation of Ireland’s stunning aquatic landscapes are at the heart of every swimming journey.

 

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Lough Melvin

May 2013

Time was against us as we drove past Lough Melvin so we only had a few minutes to take a few photos and have a quick look. […]

Trory, Lough Erne Lower

June 2016

Lough Erne is a great lake for swimming, although it is not designed as such. […]

Bagenalstown

Bagenalstown Outdoor Pool and River Swimming Area
August 2010

We don’t have half enough outdoor pools in Ireland so the heated outdoor pool in Bagenalstown is to be welcomed and […]

St Mullins

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Bunclody Outdoor Pool

June 2014
Outdoor swimming pools are now a rarity in Ireland and if we had our way they would be preserved as national treasures. […]

World’s End, Castleconnell

World’s End has a nice, otherwordly ring to it and it’s an attractive swimming spot on the River Shannon. […]

Banagher

<h2 class=”style2″>Banagher Outdoor Pool</h2> September 2013</p> […]

Portarlington ‘Costa Del Sod’ / ‘Bog Beach’

 Portarlington

September 2013

We are told that this man made lake, just outside Portarlington, is known locally by the wonderful name of ‘ Costa Del Sod’ or ‘The Bog […]

Cavestown Lake

Cavetown wasn’t easy to find, but it is worth the effort. As we don’t have many swimming locations in Roscommon we were keen to track this one down and we weren’t disappointed. This is a very attractive amenity area, with toilets, picnic tables and plenty of green space. It looks like an ideal place for a family visit.

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Lough Melvin

May 2013

Time was against us as we drove past Lough Melvin so we only had a few minutes to take a few photos and have a quick look. […]

Trory, Lough Erne Lower

June 2016

Lough Erne is a great lake for swimming, although it is not designed as such. […]

Bagenalstown

Bagenalstown Outdoor Pool and River Swimming Area
August 2010

We don’t have half enough outdoor pools in Ireland so the heated outdoor pool in Bagenalstown is to be welcomed and […]

St Mullins

[…]

Feedback

Feedback As well as adding your favourite spots let us know what you think of the places already listed. […]

Bunclody Outdoor Pool

June 2014
Outdoor swimming pools are now a rarity in Ireland and if we had our way they would be preserved as national treasures. […]

World’s End, Castleconnell

World’s End has a nice, otherwordly ring to it and it’s an attractive swimming spot on the River Shannon. […]

Banagher

<h2 class=”style2″>Banagher Outdoor Pool</h2> September 2013</p> […]

Portarlington ‘Costa Del Sod’ / ‘Bog Beach’

 Portarlington

September 2013

We are told that this man made lake, just outside Portarlington, is known locally by the wonderful name of ‘ Costa Del Sod’ or ‘The Bog […]

Cavestown Lake

Cavetown wasn’t easy to find, but it is worth the effort. As we don’t have many swimming locations in Roscommon we were keen to track this one down and we weren’t disappointed. This is a very attractive amenity area, with toilets, picnic tables and plenty of green space. It looks like an ideal place for a family visit.

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